# The national inquiry into the reporting, victim support, investigation and pre-trial functioning of the criminal justice system’s response to gender-based violence and femicide has been extended. The Commission for Gender Equality, the South African Human Rights Commission, and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities are […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions is calling for the creation of a broad national movement to disarm criminal gangs and reclaim communities from violence. This comes after two mass shootings in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the weekend claimed the lives of 27 people and left 26 wounded. SAFTU’s Asive Dyani […]
# The DA is calling for an immediate multidisciplinary operation bringing together Crime Intelligence, specialised detectives, the Hawks, firearm tracing and forensic capacity, to identify and dismantle the networks behind mass shootings, gangsterism and extortion. This follows mass shootings that claimed 27 lives in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the weekend. The DA’s Lisa […]
# The UDM has welcomed the Department of Basic Education’s 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue, saying it could strengthen reading outcomes for Grades One to Three. UDM chairperson, Yongama Zigebe says increasing the number of reading books from 12 to 40 per class, with a core reader for every learner, is a meaningful improvement. However, […]
# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the killing 27 people at taverns in two separate incidents in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the weekend. Mayibuye spokesperson, Sydney Baloyi says the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to life, while ongoing violence against women and communities is unacceptable. He says arrests and investigations are […]
# Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville, which claimed 17 lives and left 15 people injured on Saturday night. Preliminary reports indicate about eight armed men entered the tavern and opened fire on patrons inside and outside. Five people were killed outside and 12 inside the […]
# The North West Provincial Treasury is strengthening support to municipalities to improve the management, spending and reporting of infrastructure grants. Treasury head Ndlela Kunene says effective grant management is essential to ensure public funds translate into infrastructure and services for communities. He says rollover applications have been received from ten municipalities and will be […]
# Forum for South Africa has welcomed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola’s call for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council and the broader global governance system. Forum leader Tebogo Mashilompane says Africa carries a disproportionate burden of conflicts considered by the Security Council while lacking permanent representation. He says the Forum […]
# IFP leader Velinkosi Hlabisa is calling for an urgent and transparent investigation into the N2 crash in KwaShikishela, Mtubatuba, that claimed 11 lives and left eight people injured. He says authorities must establish whether the taxi and truck were roadworthy, properly maintained and compliant with safety regulations. Hlabisa says anyone found responsible for negligence, […]
